ZIP Code 99626

ZIP code 99626 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Lower Kalskag, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 282 residents, producing a population density of 118 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99626 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99626 sits at $30,500 (58% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $14,590. The poverty rate stands at 50.6% and the unemployment rate at 24.7%. On housing, the median home value is $300,000 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99626 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99626 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →